SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The summer issue of Alta
Magazine launched today with an unusual cover girl: a coyote. The
wild beasts are moving from rural habitats into cities and threatening
pets and kids. Why are they becoming bolder about interacting with
humans? Noted science and environmental writer Jason G. Goldman reports
on the urban coyote phenomenon in Alta’s cover story.

Inside…

Trial by Fire: Oakland’s Mayor Libby Schaaf is at the center of
the sanctuary argument. Schaaf has presided over a revival of the
city, but also has struggled with a host of problems, from the Ghost
Ship fire to a police scandal to a municipal strike. She’s fighting
with the Trump administration about immigration. And she’s likely to
be reelected. By Laurie J. Flynn.Read
more.

The Gray Ceiling in Politics: Many of California’s rising
political stars can only go so far before bumping up against older
politicians stubbornly keeping their seats. When will aging icons like
Dianne Feinstein and Nancy Pelosi step aside? By Dan Walters.Read
more.

Reinventing the Wheel:Can California’s Culture Survive with
Cars? Driverless cars, ride-sharing services and new types of mass
transit are transforming how cities are designed. What does this mean
for the future of cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco? By
David L. Ulin

Drawing the Line with Mexico — and Trump: Donald Trump wants to
build a wall along the border with Mexico. But some landowners along
the dividing line have a message: Not on our land. An investigation
into who owns the border. By Andrew Becker of Reveal/The
Center for Investigative Reporting

A Swing and a Miss: In the 1960s, star ballplayers like Orlando
Cepeda, Felipe Alou and Juan Marichal made the San Francisco Giants
pioneers in the use of Latinos in Major League Baseball. But prejudice
kept the team from fulfilling its baseball destiny. By Tim
Wendel

Hunter S. Thompson Tribute:Warren Hinckle was a legend
of San Francisco journalism, and now his final book pays tribute to
Hunter S. Thompson — and so much more. We've got excerpts from the
book. With an introduction by Terry McDonell

Gathering Dirt: ‘Sticky Fingers,’ a new biography of Jann
Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone magazine, gets the sordid details
right but misses the big picture. Famed designer Roger Black, who was
there and would definitely know, explains in his review. Read
more.

JOURNALS: Life on Two Wheels — San Francisco by GoBike •
Vertical Farming — Plenty’s vision for sustainable agriculture •
Abalone Obsession — The last dive for this seafood delicacy.

REVIEWS: Taco Maria — Is it California’s best restaurant? •
Jazz Bakery — Los Angeles’ moveable musical feast hopes for a
permanent home • “The California Field Atlas” — A fresh view of the
state and its natural beauty.

FAN LETTER: The Eagles’ “Hotel California” — A rock icon that
ended an era — and began several others

APPRECIATION: Ruth Bancroft — Her public cactus and succulent
garden was a labor of love and is a Walnut Creek landmark

PROSPECTING: ‘Til Death Do Us Pot — If you’re saying, ‘High
do,’ this story is for you. Get the 411 on cannabis-friendly weddings.

ABOUT THE JOURNAL OF ALTA CALIFORNIA

Based in San Francisco and founded by William
R. Hearst III, Alta is a celebration and examination of all things
about California and its environs: the lifestyle, the history, the
people, the environment, the arts, the culture, the politics. Trends
start in California; Alta identifies those trends and brings them to
light and into focus. Drawing on inspiration from magazines such as The
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